A&P 2 University Of Memphis -A&P 2: Hormones fully solved

A&P 2 University Of Memphis -A&P 2: Hormones fully solvedHuman Growth Hormone - correct answer (hGH located in anterior pituitary) Stimulates secretion of insulin like growth factors that promote growth, protein synthesis, and tissue repair. Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone - correct answer (TSH located in anterior pituitary) Stimulates synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones by the thyroid. Prolactin - correct answer (PRL located in the anterior pituitary) Promotes milk production my mammary glands Adrenocorticotropic Hormone - correct answer (ACTH Located in anterior pituitary) Stimulates glucocorticoid secretion (mainly cortisol) by the adrenal cortex. Melnanocyte- Stimulating Hormone - correct answer (MSH located in anterior pituitary) Stimulates melanocytes of skin to increase melanin production Luteinizing Hormone - correct answer (LH located in anterior pituitary) Ovaries stimulate ovulation, Testes stimulate testosterone production Follicle-Stimulating Hormone - correct answer (FSH located in anterior pituitary) Ovaries initiate development of oocytes, Testes stimulate sperm prodution Oxytocin - correct answer (OT located in posterior pituitary) During and after delivery of baby affects uterus and breasts, enhances smooth muscle contraction in wall of uterus, stimulates milk EJECTION from mammary glands, may also be responsible for sexual pleasure during and after intercourse in both sexes. Antidiuretic Hormone - correct answer (ADH located in posterior pituitary) Decreases urine production by causing kidneys to return more water to the blood, decreases water lost through sweating and constriction of arterioles which increases blood pressure.